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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.97 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.97 and 122.94 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.97 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.97 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.97 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 34,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,665.39/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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